Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Keep the fireplace unlit until the chimney has been checked. We explain what the storm changed.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Storm damage signs on chimneys in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Loose bricks at the chimney top
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Torn screen on the chimney cap
- Tree limb resting against the chimney
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Storm repairs for the whole chimney top
Stay off a wet roof after a storm
A roof after a storm is slick, and damaged areas may not hold weight. Loose masonry at the chimney top can shift under a hand. One cap maker advises against climbing your own roof, because a fall can cause serious harm.
Please do not climb up to straighten a cap or push a cover back into place. The damage is rarely urgent enough to justify the risk. We reach the chimney with the right access once conditions are safe and make it weather-tight from there.
Our emergency line after a storm
We keep an emergency line that runs 24/7 for urgent chimney problems. After a storm, it is there if part of the chimney is loose and at risk of falling, or if water is pouring in beside it.
For a fire or any immediate danger to people, call 911 before anyone else. When you reach our line, describe what you see from a safe place and whether anyone is at risk. We explain what can be done and when, without promising times we cannot keep. The permanent repair is then planned in the usual way.
Sealing a cracked crown or casting a new one
A crown with fine cracks can often be sealed with a coating made for crowns. A crown that has broken up, lost pieces or never had a proper slope and drip edge may need to be removed and cast again.
We explain which applies to your chimney after looking closely. A new crown is formed with a slope to shed water and an overhang with a drip edge. The joint around the flue is kept separate so the two can move independently.
A cap that gave way because it had rusted
Some caps that blow off in a storm were already weak. Rust at the legs, the band or the bolts can leave a cap held on by very little, and the next strong gust finishes the job.
We look at what is left of the fastening to see how the cap failed. If rust was the cause, the replacement is chosen and fastened so the same weakness does not return. That may mean a different metal, matched fasteners or a different fastening method. We explain the reasoning on the estimate, beside the new part.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Permanent repairs listed item by item
- Roof-side work coordinated with your roofer
- Open chimney covered each work day
- Workmanship warranty on completed repairs
Your storm damage questions in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
Is same-day storm repair available?
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows and the roof is safe to reach. A temporary cover can often go on during that visit. Permanent repairs are scheduled once the extent of the damage is known.
Are storm repairs covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the repairs we carry out. If one of those repairs gives way, call us and we return to check it. Temporary covers are not permanent repairs, and we explain what they are meant to do.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo